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Hepatitis B

Pronounced: hep-uh-tye-tuss bee
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Signs and symptoms

Hepatitis is a virus that inflames the liver. There are several viruses that can cause hepatitis, these include hepatitis A, B and C. Hepatitis B is much easier to get than HIV and can cause permanent liver disease and cancer. Most people have no obvious symptoms and there is no known cure.

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